1999 Volkswagen Eurovan Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 15 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 13 city / 18 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan. The part named most often is seat belts, with 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and equipment (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 57 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts5 29%
- Engine cooling4 24%
- Equipment2 12%
- Body and structure2 12%
- Brakes1 5.9%
- Electrical system1 5.9%
- Fuel system1 5.9%
- Other or unknown1 5.9%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “The owner's manual states that the three-point seat belts are designed to hold a child's safety seat in place. To do this, you extend the belt fully until you hear a click, buckle the belt, then let it retract. You should hear a ratcheting noise. The belt should not extend. This is in fact what happens. However, my complaint is that this design does not comfortably accomodate a car full of adults. I do not have any small children. …”
NHTSA complaint #712822, filed 1999-10Engine cooling: “The auxiliary fan blade on my Eurovan cracked and flew apart into several pieces. After posting on a Volkswagen website, I learned of others with the same problem. This presents a serious hazard as it could injure anyone in the vicinity when the blade breaks. Also, it clearly should not be happening on a five-year-old vehicle. However, Volkswagen has declared that it is not covered by warranty and will charge $600 to repair it. I recently saw that jeep had a similar problem, and was wondering if it might be possible to encourage Volkswagen to consider a similar rectification.”
NHTSA complaint #10164363, filed 2006-08, 51,000 milesEquipment: “The oem cd changer installed under the passenger seat of my 99 Eurovan used screws that penetrated the gas tank. 8 years later, the screws in the gas tank have loosened to the point that one can smell gas odor and the engine check light goes on due to evap system leak. This seems to be a serious safety issue should I ever get in an accident causing the screws to rip the gas tank during impact. Vw would not pick up the repair due to age and mileage of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10237459, filed 2008-08, 91,823 milesBody and structure: “Consumer stated that when the engine was turned on, all the electical items such as the radio, air conditioner, heater and clock in the vehicle became inoperative and when the radio was turned on it shorted out.”
NHTSA complaint #785948, filed 2002-04Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 70,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurovan FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Eurovan Camper FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE03015Engine cooling fan blade separationClosed · Apr 15, 2003
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 57 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10241177Aug 21, 2023Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- 10237427May 30, 2023Engine cooling. Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10235138Apr 24, 2023Engine cooling. Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10228180Dec 12, 2022Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- 10228178Dec 6, 2022Electrical system. Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- 10193577May 11, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 10175799May 12, 2020Equipment. Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
- 10174476Apr 21, 2020Equipment. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10159010Mar 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10159014Mar 22, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
Other model years of the Volkswagen Eurovan
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 15 | 81,400 | 1 | — | 16 | — | Falling |
| 2002 | 35 | 69,000 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 21 | 36,273 | 1 | — | 16 | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 25 | 55,500 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 17 | 50,500 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Falling |
| 1997 | 14 | 53,250 | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 82 | 131,000 | 3 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Volkswagen Eurovan model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan get?
The EPA rates the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan (Eurovan, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,500 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 70,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.